Good thoughts. I’ve definitely thought a lot about that. I like to think people give other people I chance but I’m not sure how true that is. As someone who dresses a little oddly (because wearing t-shirts and jeans is weird for women nowadays, I like to be comfortable), I’ve gotten some random and scary looks from strangers.

There was a professor once that mentioned my colored dreads off-hand like “what are you doing in a science major?” which made me feel kind of terrible. Needless to say I didn’t go in for help again all semester. Can’t I like art and express myself while still appreciating the ordered and beautiful nature of science?

Dunno, you’d think someone smart enough to earn a PHD like that professor would understand not to judge books by their covers.